Guidelines
Major Coursework
As an Economics major, students should adhere to the following criteria in major course selection for study abroad:
- 6 out of 12 credit hours of Economic elective coursework can be taken abroad
- Economics elective coursework must reflect the focus of the major
- Coursework must be upper division (300 – 400 level equivalent)
- Avoid coursework on Economic History
Please note that Economics courses in the US tend to be more theoretical in nature while Economics courses abroad focus more on quantitative aspects.
*Students should meet with an International Programs and Study Abroad (IPSA) advisor to receive final approval for Economics coursework.
Non-major Coursework
Other types of courses available for study abroad include:
- General education (ethics, arts & humanities, non-business electives)
- Pre-business core (MGT 202, ECON 211 & 213, STAT 201 equivalents)
- Business core (BULW 301, FINC 301, BUAD 332 equivalents)
- Foreign language (HCB requires completion through intermediate level)
- Collateral/concentration
Course Options
The following are examples of possible major elective courses available.
*This is not an exhaustive list.
- Money and Monetary Policy
- Markets and Corporate Behavior
- Political Economy
- International Economics (or any region or country specific Economics course)
- Environmental Economics
Timing
Students interested in pursuing Economics elective coursework while abroad should consider:
- Students are only able to take Economics elective coursework after completion of their tracking courses, which is typically after Sophomore year.
- Economics majors are able to go abroad after their first semester of Freshman year if they are only taking general elective courses or Pre-Business core courses.
- Students should not study abroad their final semester at UT if they plan to graduate in May due to the delay in transcript processing.
Selecting Your Collateral/Concentration
Another option of courses to take abroad are through your collateral/concentration. Please refer to your Haslam Student Handbook for all possible combinations.
The International Business (IB) concentration offers the most flexibility in course availability. Please note:
- All 12 credit hours of IB elective coursework can be taken abroad.
- Business coursework that is international in scope and upper division (300-400 level) can be counted as an IB elective.
- IB courses give students the opportunity to pursue country or region-specific coursework that offers unique insight into international business practices.
Recommended Programs
Please note, this is not an exhaustive list. Other programs available through our website may also be viable options.
Economics Major Guide (PDF version)
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Macquarie University |
University College Dublin |
| Program Type: UT Exchange
Program Location: Sydney, Australia Program Features: Internship placements available; Volunteer opportunities; Student clubs & organizations |
Program Type: UT Direct
Program Location: Dublin, Ireland |
| Quick Look: 10 miles from Sydney’s dynamic downtown center and harbor, Macquarie University is central to diverse businesses and culture. Macquarie is renowned for its interdisciplinary teaching, highly skilled graduates, and world-class facilities. | Quick Look: UCD is Ireland’s largest and most international university, with nearly 1 in every 5 of its 33,000 students from outside Ireland’s borders. Dublin is home to over 1,000 leading multinational companies such as Apple, Google and Microsoft. |
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UT Haslam College of Business in Prague |
UT in Madrid(Universidad Carlos III de Madrid) |
| Program Type: UT Affiliate
Program Location: Prague, Czech Republic |
Program Type: UT Affiliate
Program Location: Madrid, Spain |
| Quick Look: Take courses at the University of Economics, the Czech Republic’s leading university in the field of management and economics. Whether you’re a history buff, architect geek, or eclectic music fan, Prague has something for you. | Quick Look: UC3M is recognized throughout Europe for being referred to as the “Harvard of Spain.” The business programs at UC3M are well-regarded internationally and their Department of Economics is ranked among the top 50 programs in the world. |
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Chinese University of Hong Kong: Language & Business |
ISA Buenos Aires: Latin American Studies |
| Program Type: UT Exchange
Program Location: Hong Kong, China |
Program Type: UT Affiliate
Program Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Quick Look: CUHK is the largest, greenest, and 2nd oldest university in Hong Kong, welcoming nearly 1,400 international students each year! Hong Kong itself is over 70% national parks and greenery, while still maintaining an international cosmopolitan status. | Quick Look: The Universidad de Belgrano was ranked 59th in the QS Latin American University Rankings in 2017 and is one of Argentina’s most prestigious universities. It has a strong tradition of internationalization, and is among the most popular universities for U.S. study abroad students. |
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ISA London: Liberal Arts, Business & Media Studies |
London School of Economics and Political Science |
USAC Korea: Yonsei University in Seoul – Korean and East Asian Studies |
| Program Type: UT Affiliate
Program Location: London, UK |
Program Type: UT Affiliate
Program Location: London, England |
Program Type: UT Affiliate
Program Location: Seoul, South Korea |
| Quick Look: Founded in 1838, UM has been teaching international students for over 175 years. The university’s small student-to-teacher ratio, as well as the city itself, creates an enriching learning environment. | Quick Look: LSE is one of Britain’s premier universities and is part of the Russell Group of Universities, which is similar to the Ivy League in the U.S. London offers cultural, historic, artistic & intellectual offerings, and a diverse population. | Quick Look: Yonsei University is one of the Top 150 World Universities as ranked by Times Higher Education. All courses at Yonsei University are taught in English on a beautiful and tranquil campus located in the heart of the city. |